Elementary Nonwovens
An Introductory Course on the Basics of Nonwovens
Live In-Person
Next session: October 6-7, 2026
at INDA offices, Cary NC
INDA Member: $1,475
Non-member: $2,100
Live Virtual
Next session: Spring 2027
via Microsoft Teams
INDA Member: $1,000
Non-member: $1,500
Multiple registrants from the same company receive a discount.
INDA Members may schedule onsite In-person and Virtual learning for their organizations with 10+ participants. Contact: learning@inda.org
Digital materials are provided to each participant; a physical reference binder of samples is also provided to in-person participants, and available to virtual participants for an additional fee.
You'll leave this course ready to:
Identify the four steps in making nonwovens
Use the nonwovens industry terminology with confidence
Understand the different kinds of fibers used in nonwovens
Recognize the different manufacturing technologies
Learn market and business intelligence
Expand your career and nonwovens business options
Network with like-minded industry professionals
Instructor
Matt O'Sickey, Ph.D.
INDA, Director of Education and Technical Affairs »
Questions or Need Custom Course Solutions?
Contact learning@inda.org
Gain the edge in nonwovens and engineered materials: learn the basics in nonwoven manufacturing and process knowledge.
With a focus toward professionals who are new to nonwovens, this 1.5-day course provides a platform for industry newcomers to recognize and appreciate the diversity of nonwovens and engineered materials. Participants learn the basics about nonwovens in simple, clear, concise language. The course reviews the basic nomenclature, production processes, fabric attributes, market uses and trends to understand products made with nonwovens and engineered materials and their marketplace.
Led by an industry and nonwoven expert, the Elementary Nonwovens Course uses personal instruction, visual aids, industry samples, and plant production videos, so you can learn the essentials. The course includes fiber information, production methods, nonwoven attributes and comparisons, the value of finishes, world trends, and outlooks.
Gain the versatile and flexible business learning to improve:
- Engineered materials knowledge
- Career opportunities
- Organizational development
- Industry connections
Designed for professionals new to the nonwovens industry including:
- Administrative
- Business development
- Division management
- Executives
- Finance and accounting
- Human resources
- Legal
- Marketing and sales
- Purchase and supply chain
Manufacturing Processes and Techniques Covered:
- Fiber to fabric: airlaid, carded, wetlaid
- Polymer to fabric: meltblown, spunbond
- Bonding: chemical, hydroentangled, needlepunched, thermal